A Patient Is in Congestive Heart Failure Due to Damage

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is in congestive heart failure due to damage from a myocardial infarction.Which gastrointestinal manifestation would the nurse expect on assessment?

• A)Severe stomach cramping
• B)Decreased bowel sounds
• C)Enlargement of the liver
• D)Esophageal reflux

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